Morrison offers England something they distinctly lack, a composed dribbler capable of unlocking an opposition back-line with a moment of genius and true class.

On top of that, his scoring rate this season has been excellent, with four goals in only six starts for West Ham in all competitions.

His brilliant solo goal against Tottenham, picking up the ball in midfield then dribbling past Spurs defenders before dinking in a finish, summed up how deadly and effective the combination of those qualities can be.

The West Ham man is also accumulating experience at a rapid rate. If he stays injury free and keeps his form up, Morrison will likely play a part in most of the Hammers’ Premier League games from now until the end of the season.

Considering a youngster like Januzaj, who will probably remain a bit part player this season, was genuinely singled out by some observers as good enough for a Three Lions appearance, then surely a proven Premier League regular, as is likely to be the case with Morrison by the time the summer rolls around, presents an even stronger argument for an England cap?

After only making his U21 debut this month, the ease with which Morrison pulled Lithuania apart this week suggests that a further step up isn’t beyond him, and indeed, may actually be a necessity sooner rather than later in order to continue testing him at the appropriate level.

It certainly wouldn’t be unheard of for him to make some kind of appearance in Brazil next summer; it is worth remembering that Mesut Ozil and Sami Khedira found themselves playing for Germany at the 2010 World Cup only a year after playing in the U21 European Championship final for their nation, and while the pair are clearly exceptional talents, the case shows that the transition from youth star to a useful option at senior level can often be unpredictable and quicker than previously expected.

None of this is to suggest that Morrison should be a guaranteed pick for the England 2014 World Cup squad. The West Ham man’s issues are well documented, and judging by his on-field incident with Wilfried Zaha in the Lithuania game, he hasn’t shaken them just yet.

What is important however is to not rule him out from any debates over which players should make the trip to the tournament. If Januzaj is worth discussing, then a more realistic option, Morrison, surely is too.

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